The passport changes but the blood doesn't

The first time I fired up a car, felt the engine shudder and the wheel come to life in my hands, I was hooked. It was a feeling I can't describe. I still get it every time I get into a race car.

Every NASCAR driver watches Formula One in the morning; they are well informed.

I had no problems staying motivated because things that were happening were things I looked forward to.

My last race was at Le Mans in 2000, my first race was in 1959, so I dodged a lot of bullets along the way, I can tell you that.

But really - look at the span of my career, and it's something people dream about. And to be spared major injury: I had some moments along the way, but being able to retire on my own terms after having driven during those decades when safety conditions were more precarious than today - am I lucky, or  what?

I think social media really is a great tool. It fascinates me when I tweet something and right away you get a response almost immediately.